The most important thing in setting up a successful photo booth is giving yourself enough time to drive through traffic, find the unloading spot, take everything out of the car, strap everything onto a dolly, and scope out the perfect spot to set up.

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Although we always inform the client about our setup preferences, there have been some previous events where the photo booth location was way too small, or there was no clear path to bring in the equipment, or we had to take a golf cart to an area where there was no electricity set up yet. 

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Anything can happen, and that is why it is always a good idea to plan to reach the venue at least 90 minutes before the opening so you can be prepared for any last-minute changes.

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It typically takes around 45 minutes to set up, including taking some test shots. The goal is always to be ready to shoot photos at least 15 minutes before the “start” time. Therefore, you should have everything unloaded and scoped out 60 minutes before officially opening for business. Add an extra 15 minutes if you are planning to set up outdoors with a canopy.

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Before you load up your vehicle with all the equipment, ensure you have the proper photo booth case, backdrop, printer, extra toner & paper, and any back-up supplies you might need. There is a checklist on the Event Detail Sheet that is given before each event. Please make sure you double-check all the items you need to take to the event and return the item to the shop.